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Intracranial cavernous angioma.

J E Bartlett, P R Kishore

    AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
    |April 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Cavernous angiomas, rare brain vascular malformations, are potentially curable. Imaging like CT scans and angiography aids in their preoperative diagnosis, guiding surgical intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Radiology
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Cavernous angiomas are rare intracranial vascular malformations with potential for surgical cure.
    • Accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial for effective management and treatment planning.

    Observation:

    • Three cases of surgically confirmed intracranial cavernous angiomas are presented.
    • Imaging characteristics including calcification on skull films and CT scans are key diagnostic indicators.
    • CT scans show well-demarcated, rounded densities with mild contrast enhancement and minimal mass effect.

    Findings:

    • Conventional angiography typically shows a hypovascular appearance without abnormal feeding vessels.
    • High-quality angiography may reveal subtle vascular stains and draining veins.

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  • Radionuclide brain scans can demonstrate increased activity in cavernous angiomas.
  • Mass effect is usually absent unless prior hemorrhage has occurred.

    • Implications:

    • Early and accurate diagnosis of cavernous angiomas through advanced imaging techniques is vital.
    • Understanding the characteristic imaging findings aids in differentiating cavernous angiomas from other intracranial lesions.
    • Successful surgical resection offers a potential cure for symptomatic cavernous angiomas.